2.221 - And do not marry women who are polytheists until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than she who is a polytheist, even if you are attracted to her. And do not marry men who are polytheists until they believe. And a believing slave man is better than he who is a polytheist, even if you are attracted to him. Those invite to the fire, and Allah invites to the garden and forgiveness by His permission. And He explains His signs to the people that perhaps they remember. 2.222 - And they ask you about menstruation. Say: It is harm, so stay away from women during menstruation, and do not go near them until they are pure; and when they have purified themselves, then approach them from where Allah has commanded you. Indeed, Allah loves those who are repentant and loves those who purify themselves. 2.223 - Your wives are a place of cultivation for you, so approach your place of cultivation however you will and put forth (good deeds) for yourselves, and fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. And give good news to the believers. 2.224 - And do not make Allah in your covenant as an excuse against being righteous and fearing and making peace between the people. And Allah is Hearing, Knowing. 2.225 - Allah does not hold you to account for what is vain in your oaths, but He will hold you to account for what your hearts have earned. And Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing. 2.226 - For those who took an oath not to approach their wives, they should wait four months; and if they return, then indeed, Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. 2.227 - And if they have decided on divorce, then indeed, Allah is Hearing, Knowing. 2.228 - And the divorced women should wait for three periods; and it is not lawful for them that they conceal what Allah has created in their wombs if they believe in Allah and the last day. And their husbands have right to take them back in that period if they want reconciliation. And for them (the wives) is similar rights to what is expected of them. And for the men, they have a degree over them, and Allah is Mighty, Wise. 2.229 - Divorce is (allowed) twice, then (after that) keeping (her) lawfully or let (her) go in kindness. And it is not lawful for you to take any thing of what you have given them unless they fear that they will not establish the limits of Allah; so if you fear that they will not establish the limits of Allah, then there is no blame upon them for that by which she has sacrificed herself. These are the limits of Allah, so do not exceed it, and whoever exceeds the limits of Allah, then those are the unjust. 2.230 - And if he divorced her (for the third time), then she can not be lawful to him until she marries another husband; and if he (the other husband) divorces her, then there is no blame upon them to return to each other if they think that they can establish the limits of Allah. And these are the limits of Allah which He explains for a people who know.
